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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.14, 58.12 and 35.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.14, 58.12 and 35.23 is: 48.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.14 : 58.12 = 35.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.14/58.12 = 35.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.14x = 58.12 × 35.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.14x = 2,047.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047.33/42.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.59

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